All eyes will be on Weserstadion when Werder Bremen and Leipzig go head to head in the second round of the Bundesliga season. Die Werderaner will be looking to recover from a heavy 4-1 defeat to Freiburg, although Dariusz Stalmach gave them something to cheer about by scoring after coming off the bench. The hosts have struggled at home recently, winning just 17% of their last 10 matches and averaging only 1.00 goal per game. Agu, Topp, Weiser, and Wojcik are all expected to miss out through injury.
Leipzig, meanwhile, made an emphatic start by beating Borussia M’gladbach 3-0. The Red Bulls produced an impressive 3.96 xG and registered 11 shots on target, highlighting their attacking potential. Christopher Nkunku is pushing for a starting role after returning to the club, while Nyland, Baumgartner, and Romulo Cardoso remain sidelined. Leipzig have also dominated this fixture historically, winning 13 of their 19 meetings with Werder.
Considdering Leipzig's superior quality and strong H2H record, Away Win should definitely be considered, alongside Leipzig Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (this landed in 63% of their previous 19 meetings).
This Bundesliga match will be played on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 14:30.
What is our Werder Bremen vs Leipzig prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Werder Bremen 1 - 2 Leipzig
Werder Bremen vs Leipzig Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Christopher Nkunku @ 130 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Christopher Nkunku @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: David Raum @ 275 Odds
- Asian Handicap: RB Leipzig -0.5 @ -134 Odds
- European Handicap: Werder Bremen +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: RB Leipzig to Win @ -300 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: RB Leipzig to Win/RB Leipzig to Win @ 162 Odds
- Clean Sheet: RB Leipzig - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferWerder Bremen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwwddllwl | 1.40 |
| Home | lwddll | 0.83 |
| Away | wwwl | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 17% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 2.33 | 5.50 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 1.00 | 3.50 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.33 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.63 | 1.39 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.53 | 1.93 | 1.13 |
Leipzig Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllwwwllww | 1.80 |
| Home | wwww | 3.00 |
| Away | llwllw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 2.75 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.50 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 0.25 | 2.17 |
| BTTS | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.64 | 2.14 | 1.47 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.06 | 1.18 | 1.02 |
Werder Bremen vs Leipzig Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Werder Bremen (11%)
19 Matches
Leipzig (68%)
Werder Bremen vs Leipzig Past Results
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